New Film "YOUNG WASHINGTON" Brings to Life the Story of America's First President

In a novel collaboration, Angel Studios and Wonder Project have announced they are partnering to release the upcoming film YOUNG WASHINGTON, set to debut in theaters nationwide on July 4th weekend, 2026. The film will be directed by Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution, I Can Only Imagine, House of David), and will begin filming later this summer. In an industry first, tickets are available for purchase one year in advance of the release date via Angel's revolutionary ticketing platform.

"Our shared commitment to inspirational, powerful storytelling made YOUNG WASHINGTON an easy project to partner on with Wonder," said Jordan Harmon, President of Angel.  "George Washington helped shape our nation and so many of the American values we hold dear. I can't imagine a more meaningful way to celebrate America's 250th birthday than by watching this adaptation of such a pivotal period in his young life." 

YOUNG WASHINGTON chronicles the origins of America's first president. After making a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old George Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation. 

"I've dreamed of telling the powerful origin story of George Washington for nearly a decade. It's a story of a true pioneer, which makes it the perfect project to partner on with the pioneers at Angel and their world-class distribution network," said director Jon Erwin. "YOUNG WASHINGTON isn't just a film-it's a celebration of the American spirit and the miracle of the forging of our nation." 

"At Wonder, innovation is at the heart of everything we do-not only in how we tell courageous stories that restore faith in things worth believing in, but also in how we engage with and serve our audience," said Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, CEO of Wonder Project. "We're proud to partner with Angel Studios in offering tickets for YOUNG WASHINGTON a full year ahead of its release, giving families and communities across the country the opportunity to come together and experience this powerful celebration of America's first founder." 

Harmon continues, "There hasn't been a film that I believe has done justice to George Washington's legacy. This film will change that."

Tickets are on sale via Angel's proprietary ticketing platform, which allows users to change the date and time of their ticket after purchase. This unique, fan-friendly innovation fosters early engagement with fans and puts flexibility and freedom in the hands of the audience. Tickets went on sale Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT.  

The movie will be produced by Chip Diggins alongside Erwin. Wonder is joined on the production side by 10 Ton Productions, led by Benton Crane, and 2521 Entertainment, led by Tyler Zacharia. Angel will distribute worldwide. 

More information, including casting and production details, will be announced in the upcoming months.

 

 

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